Diabetic Neuropathy: Can It Be Reversed?
Neuropathy refers to any condition that damages nerve cells. These cells play a critical role in touch, sensation, and movement. Diabetic neuropathy refers to damage of nerves that’s caused by diabetes. Scientists believe that the high content of blood sugar in the blood of a person with diabetes damages nerves over time. There are several different types of neuropathies. They include: Peripheral: Pain and numbness in the extremities including arms, feet, legs, hands, and toes Proximal: Pain and numbness in the upper legs, specifically the buttocks, thighs, and hips Autonomic: Damage to nerves of the autonomic nervous system which control sexual response, sweating, urinary and digestive function Focal: Sudden loss of function in nerves causing pain and weakness of the muscles Neuropathy is one of the common effects of diabetes. It’s estimated that 60-70 percent of people with diabetes will develop some sort of neuropathy throughout their lives. By 2050, it’s estimated that over 48 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with diabetes. That means in the future, anywhere from 28-33 million Americans could be affected by diabetic neuropathy. Nerve damage from diabetes cannot be reversed. This is because the body can’t naturally repair nerve tissues that have been damaged. However, researchers are investigating methods to treat nerve damage caused by diabetes. While you cannot reverse the damage from neuropathy, there are ways to help manage the condition, including: lowering your blood sugar treating nerve pain regularly checking your feet to make sure they are free of injury, wounds, or infection Controlling your blood glucose is important because it can help prevent additional damage to your nerves. You can better control your blood glucose through Continue reading >>
Gd-gabapentin
Search or browse for information on Prescription Drugs How does this medication work? What will it do for me? Gabapentin belongs to the class of medications called anti-epileptics. It is used in combination with other seizure control medications for the management and prevention of seizures associated with epilepsy. Gabapentin does not cure epilepsy and only works to control seizures as long as the medication is taken. Gabapentin works by affecting the transmission of nerve signals in the brain. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. The usual recommended adult dose of gabapentin begins with 300mg 3 times daily and increases to as much as 600mg 3 times daily, according to individual need and as prescribed by the doctor. The usual maximum daily dose is 2,400mg taken in 3 equal doses of 800mg each. Gabapentin may be taken with or without food. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has reco Continue reading >>
Pregabalin - Diabetes Self-management
An oral drug for treating neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Pregabalin is marketed by Pfizer under the brand name Lyrica. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one manifestation of diabetic neuropathy , a form of nerve damage associated with high blood glucose levels. Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy tend to appear within 10 to 20 years after a person is diagnosed with diabetes, and it affects an estimated 60% of people with diabetes of long duration to some degree. Peripheral neuropathy can produce such symptoms as numbness, tingling, and a burning or stabbing pain in the feet, legs, hands, and arms. Diabetic neuropathy is notoriously difficult to treat. Keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can help prevent diabetic neuropathy, and avoiding wide swings in blood glucose can minimize neuropathic pain. More recently, research suggests that maintaining a healthy weight, stopping smoking, controlling high blood pressure, and keeping ones triglyceride level in the recommended range can also help prevent neuropathy. A number of drugs can offer symptomatic relief, including antidepressants such as amitriptyline, anticonvulsant drugs such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) and gabapentin (Neurontin), narcotics, and a topical over-the-counter drug called capsaicin . Pregabalin received marketing approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in December 2004, for managing neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia (painful symptoms due to nerve damage from a herpes infection). Pregabalin works in a way similar to Pfizers previous anticonvulsant gabapentin, by increasing levels of a neurotransmitter (chemical messenger in nerves) called gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA. However, pregabalin is more potent than gab Continue reading >>
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Other Dangerous Drugs For People With Diabetes
A major problem with all drugs is that busy doctors often ignore potentially damaging drug side effects. Often they aren't even aware that these side effects are listed in the drug's official FDA-required label (called the "Prescribing Information" online.). That is because most doctors get their information about drugs from reps sent out by pharmaceutical companies or doctors who are well-compensated by these companies to promote the latest, most expensive drugs to their peers. Unfortunately, all the major drug companies have a long record of suppressing information about damaging side effects of all their drugs. Periodically, one of these drugs will kill or injure enough people that it comes to the attention of the FDA and the media. Even then, the FDA will usually only post an "alert" and will allow the drug to continue to be sold. Busy doctors apparently don't read these alerts, as they continue to prescribe drugs that have generated serious alerts in quantities that result in billions of dollars of drug company revenue each year. Proof that doctors are woefully ignorant of the side effects of even the most heavily prescribed drugs was provided by this study: Physician Response to Patient Reports of Adverse Drug Effects: Implications For Patient-Targeted Adverse Effect Surveillance.Golomb, Beatrice A, et al. Drug Safety. 30(8):669-675, 2007. TIt was a study of a group of patients prescribed a statin drug that verified that doctors ignore patients' reports of even the most significant side effects. As reported, it found that Eighty-seven percent of patients reportedly spoke to their physician about the possible connection between statin use and their symptom....Physicians were reportedly more likely to deny than affirm the possibility of a connection. Rejection of a Continue reading >>
Six Cases Of (severe) Hypoglycaemia Associated With Gabapentin Use In Both Diabetic And Non-diabetic Patients
Six cases of (severe) hypoglycaemia associated with gabapentin use in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients 1Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands 2Department of Pharmacy: Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Care, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands 1Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands 2Department of Pharmacy: Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Care, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands Correspondence, Mr Joep H. G. Scholl MSc, Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, Goudsbloemvallei 7, 's-Hertogenbosch, 5237 MH, the Netherlands., Tel.: +31 73 6469700, Fax: +31 73 6426136, E-mail: [email protected] Received 2014 Sep 1; Accepted 2014 Nov 5. Copyright 2014 The British Pharmacological Society This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Gabapentin, a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue, is a commonly used drug in the treatment of partial epilepsy and peripheral neuropathic pain. Although the exact mechanism of action has not been elucidated, the binding site has been identified as the alpha2-delta subunit of the voltage-gated calcium channels in the neocortex and hippocampal regions of the brain 1 . Hypoglycaemia in diabetic patients is defined as abnormally low plasma glucose concentrations (<3.9 mmol l1) accompanied by symptoms like palpitations, hunger, tremor, sweating and neuroglycopenic symptoms 2 . Although blood glucose fluctuations are a possible adverse drug reaction (ADR) of gabapentin 1 , hypoglycaemia in relation to this drug was found in just one publication 3 . We received six cases of (severe) hypoglycaemia in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients exposed to gabapentin, which occurred between July 2002 and July 2012. Two case Continue reading >>
Gabapentin ???
Just been prescribed Gabaront/gabapentin for my diabetic neuropathy. There seems to be many bad side effects and I just wondered if anybody is taking this and what should I look out for. D.D. Family Type 2 since 1995, Invokana, Trulicity D.D. Family T2 - late Jan, 2009 Avandamet 500 mg twice daily I have been on it for 10 months with no side effects that I have noticed. I have been on it for 3 years. I take 600 mg three times a day. You start slowly, one a day, and work up to the higher dose. At first I felt a little light headed. But that goes away quickly. I read about it and there are claims that it causes suicidal behaviour. I have not tried to off myself yet. To me it is a mild way to stop the neuropathy. Moderator T2 dx'd 2009, low carb diet, Metformin, Januvia. I took gabapentin (neurontin) about 10 years ago after my open heart surgery left me with severe nerve pain in my leg where they harvested the saphenous vein to use for my bypass. I don't remember having any side effects but it didn't help the nerve pain either, not at all. Around that time a friend's husband was taking a high dosage of it for neck nerve pain and he said he noticed no effect either and never mentioned any side effects. The way my neurologist explained it to be back then was that Neurontin is an anti-seizure drug used also to treat nerve pain. I wish I could say it worked for me but it didn't. Maybe it works better for diabetic neuropathy? Continue reading >>
Patient Education: Diabetic Neuropathy (beyond The Basics)
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY OVERVIEW Neuropathy is the medical term for nerve damage. Neuropathy is a common complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes; up to 26 percent of people with type 2 diabetes have evidence of nerve damage at the time that diabetes is diagnosed [1]. A generalized type of neuropathy, known as polyneuropathy, is the most common type of diabetic neuropathy. Other types of neuropathy can also affect people with diabetes, but will not be discussed here. Signs and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include loss of sensation and/or burning pain in the feet. Early detection of diabetes and tight control of blood sugar levels may reduce the risk of developing diabetic neuropathy. Treatments for diabetic neuropathy are available, and include several elements: control of blood glucose levels, prevention of injury, and control of painful symptoms. DIABETIC NEUROPATHY RISK FACTORS In people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the biggest risk factor for developing diabetic neuropathy is having high blood sugar levels over time. Other factors can further increase the risk of developing diabetic neuropathy, including: Coronary artery disease Increased triglyceride levels Smoking High blood pressure DIABETIC NEUROPATHY SYMPTOMS The most common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include pain, burning, tingling, or numbness in the toes or feet, and extreme sensitivity to light touch. The pain may be worst at rest and improve with activity, such as walking. Some people initially have intensely painful feet while others have few or no symptoms. Diabetic neuropathy usually affects both sides of the body. Symptoms are usually noticed first in the toes. If the disease progresses, symptoms may gradually move up the legs; if the mid-calves are affected, symptoms may develop in the hands. Continue reading >>
Will You Have High Blood Sugar With Gabapentin - From Fda Reports - Ehealthme
A study for a 26 year old woman who takes Thrive Balance NOTE: The study is based on active ingredients and brand name. Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are NOT considered. WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health. DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only, and has not been supported by scientific studies or clinical trials unless otherwise stated. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk. You may report adverse side effects to the FDA at or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088). If you use this eHealthMe study on publication, please acknowledge it with a citation: study title, URL, accessed date. Continue reading >>
Diabetes Type 2, Neuropathy, And Gabapentin
Diabetes type 2, Neuropathy, and Gabapentin Diabetes type 2, Neuropathy, and Gabapentin Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with diabetes this past June. What had me want to check was experiencing symptoms of what I now know is from diabetic neuropathy. (Burning/tingling/painful/numbness in different areas of feet and ankles in my case) Also, I have plenty of family history of diabetes, including my mother who is currently 73 and has had it since for quite an amount of years. (She has a very mild case of neuropathy in her toes) Even though I went to the doctor when I did, I believe I might have experienced diabetic symptoms a few years prior, or at least I thought so (constant dry mouth, constant urination, persistent tiredness especially after meals) which led me to lose weight (about 50-60lbs). I then no longer felt those symptoms anymore. So anyway, back to present time. (Sorry for being all over the place). I don't remember exactly what the ac1 reading was but the blood sugar monitor that you check several times a day read at one point 470! He was surprised I didn't check in a hospital for any of my symptoms. My blood pressure and cholesterol were fine. I am overweight even having lost over 100 pounds in the past 6 years. He diagnosed my diabetes based on results from blood test and neuropathy based on what I told him and his physical examination on me. Also upon diagnosis he prescribed me to start using 10 of insulin once a day before bed and 300 MG of gabapentin once a day also before bed. Also to live healthy as possible, be physical as possible. Since then, I seen him again last week Tuesday (October 14th). He checked my blood meter and said according to it, my blood sugar seems to have dramatically improved. I have an advanced meter that records and stores blood suga Continue reading >>
Gabapentin Neurontin | Diabetic Connect
Dear Chopi: I am allergic to nuerontin or if you'ld rather gabapentin. I took it for sometime then suddenly I started getting SEVERE ticks and jumps, my limbs jumping and flaling all over the place. I was put in the hospital and they found a profound allergic reaction to the drug. I have what you have in both feet, it's called Diabetic Nueropathy. I was then out on an antidepresant called cymbalta, 90 mg. per day. 30mg. in the a.m. and 60 n the p.m.. It works like a charm. It's true nuerontin does have a lot of side affects, but give it a try anyway. It is a great med. for nueropathy. Hugs and Good LuckValentine Lady I have a question as I am learning about Diabetic stuff, What makes the pain come on the legs and feet? I am asking because the Dr. told my wife that she has type 1 and it was brought on from a type of meds that she had to take for a little while. If anyone can let me know that would be great. Thanks! i have been taking 900mg a day for 2 1/2 years now and have not noticed any side effects, it does not help with the pain but it does wonders for controling seizures I have been on it for about six months. I have consecutively increased the dosage and it has been great. I was suffering all day and night long with foot and leg pain. This has been a wonder drug for me. I was really worried about taking it too. We are all biochemically unique so I don't recommend medication to anyone. I am very grateful to be on it. Take it three times a day and I am out of pain. YES,I'VE BEEN ON IT FOR A WHILE NOW(3YRS) IT DOES WORK,BUT YOU ONLY TAKE WHATS PRESCRIBE.I WAS HURTING ALL OVER,IT HELPS.I CAN FEEL THE PAIN IF I DON'T TAKE IT.THEY CUT MY DOSAGE BACK BECAUSE OF KIDNEY DISEASE.I LOOK UP INFO.ONLINE.BUT WHAT DO YOU DO,YOU CAN'T STOP TAKING IT,SOME MEDS YOU REALLY NEED,I J Continue reading >>
390 Drugs That Can Affect Blood Glucose Levels
Knowing the drugs that can affect blood glucose levels is essential in properly caring for your diabetes patients. Some medicines raise blood sugar in patients while others might lower their levels. However, not all drugs affect patients the same way. 390 Drugs that Can Affect Blood Glucose Levels is also available for purchase in ebook format. 390 Drugs that can affect blood glucose Level Table of Contents: Drugs that May Cause Hyper- or Hypoglycemia Drugs That May Cause Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) (GENERIC NAME | BRAND NAME) Abacavir | (Ziagen®) Abacavir + lamivudine,zidovudine | (Trizivir®) Abacavir + dolutegravir + lamivudine | (Triumeq®) Abiraterone | (Zytiga®) Acetazolamide | (Diamox®) Acitretin | (Soriatane®) Aletinib | (Alecensa®) Albuterol | (Ventolin®, Proventil®) Albuterol + ipratropium | (Combivent®) Aliskiren + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide | (Amturnide®) Aliskiren + amlodipine | (Tekamlo®) Ammonium chloride Amphotericin B | (Amphocin®, Fungizone®) Amphotericin B lipid formulations IV | (Abelcet®) Amprenavir | (Agenerase®) Anidulafungin | (Eraxis®) Aripiprazole | (Abilify®) Arsenic trioxide | (Trisenox®) Asparaginase | (Elspar®, Erwinaze®) Atazanavir | (Reyataz ®) Atazanavir + cobistat | (Evotaz®) Atenolol + chlorthalidone | (Tenoretic®) Atorvastatin | (Lipitor®) Atovaquone | (Mepron®) Baclofen | (Lioresal®) Belatacept | (Nulojix®) Benazepril + hydrochlorothiazide | (Lotension®) Drugs That May Cause Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) – Continued (GENERIC NAME | BRAND NAME) Betamethasone topical | (Alphatrex®, Betatrex®, Beta-Val®, Diprolene®, Diprolene® AF, Diprolene® Lotion, Luxiq®, Maxivate®) Betamethasone +clotrimazole | (Lotrisone® topical) Betaxolol Betoptic® eyedrops, | (Kerlone® oral) Bexarotene | (Targ Continue reading >>
Surprising Gabapentin Side Effects
Doctors should be very cautious about prescribing gabapentin off-label, because the side effects can be quite serious. Gabapenin is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs by doctors. At last count over 50 million prescriptions were dispensed annually. It is usedfor an amazing array of off-label indications. That means physicians are giving it to patients for conditions that the Food and Drug Administration has never approved and for which there may be modest scientific support at best. The reader who asked the question below provides a classic example of just such prescribing. We would not get concerned if this drugwas perfectly safe. But gabapentin side effects are not trivial as you will discover in our answer below. Q. I would like to know your feelings on the regular use of gabapentin for chronic insomnia. As a long time suffer of insomnia, my doctor has prescribed a myriad of drugs. Most recently upwards of 3600 mg of gabapentin at bedtime. After more than 6 months of use I have noticed that gabapentin is taking a toll on my quality of life. Your thoughts please! A. Gabapentin (Neurontin) was originally developed as an anti-seizure drug. It was approved by the FDA as an add-on treatment for patients with epilepsy in 1993. Although researchers do not completely understand how gabapentin works to control seizures, they think it affects production of a neurochemical in the brain called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). Pfizer, the manufacturer of the brand name Neurontin, got into major trouble when it marketed this drug for off-label uses. A company has historically not been allowed to promote a medicine for things that the FDA has not approved. In Pfizers case, these unofficial uses for Neurontin included bipolar disorder, alcohol withdrawal, migraines and pain. T Continue reading >>
Gabapentin Side Effects
Gabapentin side effects, if they occur, are typically minor and easily treated. Commonly reported ones include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and problems with coordination. Some side effects of gabapentin, however, are potentially serious and may require prompt medical attention. This includes signs of an allergic reaction and significant coordination problems that do not improve with time. An Introduction to Gabapentin Side Effects As with any medicine, side effects are possible with gabapentin ( Neurontin ); however, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. (This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with gabapentin. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of gabapentin side effects with you.) Gabapentin has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the drug. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine. Continue reading >>
Type 2 - Gabapentin | Diabetes Forum The Global Diabetes Community
Diabetes Forum The Global Diabetes Community Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Join the community I have just had the results of my MRI scan and have a bulging disc in my lower spine which is causing me debilitating pain. The consultant is arranging for spinal injection(s) but also recommends I request Gabapentin from my GP for pain relief. Does anyone take this and what effects if any does it (or the steroid injections) have on your blood sugar levels please? Any feedback would be very welcome about either. Many thanks Yes, I have had steroid injections which did go a long way in the releif of pain though it is temporary. The caused a rise in bg for me but I hear other people can react differently. The injections are uncomfortable but they are really worth it if you get some relief. I take Gabapentin, too, and it is known to raise bg in some people. It is also known to stimulate the appetite. All these things will need to be discussed with your GP. Yes, I have had steroid injections which did go a long way in the releif of pain though it is temporary. The caused a rise in bg for me but I hear other people can react differently. The injections are uncomfortable but they are really worth it if you get some relief. I take Gabapentin, too, and it is known to raise bg in some people. It is also known to stimulate the appetite. All these things will need to be discussed with your GP. Thank you Guzzler for you prompt reply. I expect the injections are painful but I've got to give them a try as I've been in a great deal of pain now for 9+ months and it's getting worse/ restricting everything I can do. How often did you have the injections if you don't mind me asking? Decades ago I had the same problem, and as you say, it was debilitating pain. I wasn't d Continue reading >>
Gabapentin Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
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